Got People Skills? This Summer Bootcamp Turns Them into a Project Management Career
If you re someone who s spent your working life juggling tasks, supporting others, and keeping things on track your skills are more valuable than you think. And this summer, you ve got the chance to build on them with something new.
The Summer Skills Bootcamp in Project Management with AI and Digital Tools is a free, part-time course designed for people with strong transferable skills looking to change direction. By combining your existing people skills with modern digital tools and AI, you'll build a bridge into tech sector roles without sacrificing your work-life balance.
Your Experience is Your Advantage
While others are starting from scratch, you've already mastered the most challenging part of project management: working with people. Now it's time to add the technical layer.
If your day-to-day has ever involved:
- Keeping multiple plates spinning
- Managing others (even informally)
- Communicating clearly and calmly
- Planning, problem-solving, and adapting on the go
…you re already doing the core of what great project managers do.
We ll help you layer in the digital side: agile frameworks, online collaboration tools, AI to boost productivity, and the confidence to lead modern projects in creative and tech settings.
Who Is This For?
This bootcamp is perfect for people who:
- Are currently not in full-time work, or are coming to the end of a contract
- Have experience in education, care, or community-based roles
- Want to switch to a more flexible, digital-first career path
- Are looking to build confidence with tools like Slack, Trello, and AI systems
- Are available during the summer holidays for daytime online learning
You don t need tech experience just a solid foundation of people and project skills, and an appetite to learn.
What You ll Get
Over 6 weeks, you ll be supported by expert trainers and career coaches as you:
- Learn to plan and deliver projects using agile and waterfall methods
- Gain hands-on experience with AI tools, digital workflows and automation
- Build real-world case studies and outputs to showcase your skills
- Receive 1:1 career coaching, CV support, and a guaranteed job interview
- Join a supportive peer network of learners changing careers alongside you
Designed for Your Life
This course is:
- Intensive and part-time, with short sessions a few times a week
- Delivered online during the day, so no late nights or term-time clashes
- Fully funded for eligible West Yorkshire residents
It s especially suited to women and caregivers looking for a way into digital work that doesn t require starting from scratch or sacrificing family or wellbeing to make it happen.
Make the Most of the Summer
If you ve been thinking about change, and you re ready to do something about it, this is a rare chance to gain high-value, future-ready skills in a space designed for people like you.
